1936 Fuel Tank

[Bob56]

I have some crud in the bottom of my fuel tank. I was thinking of dropping the tank and getting it cleaned out but looking into where the sending unit is the tank itself looks very clean but I can see small pieces in the bottom. In the first picture it appears to be a drain plug in the bottom of the tank. What comes off, just the square part with the slotted screw driver or does the whole round portion right up to the rivets come out. There is paint on it and I can't tell what comes out

[DavidG]

Just the plug; the rest is integral with the tank.

[Bored&Stroked]

Consider taking it to a shop that has a "steam wand" - to pressure clean out the tank and remove as much crud as possible. I found a local place that rebuilds big-truck radiators and fuel tanks.

[Bob56]

If I drop the tank how does the curved fill neck come out? I know a spanner wrench will take out the piece going into the tank. Does the tail light assembly have to come off

[Bob56]

I got it. Sprayed with Kroil and easy peasy. Thanks all

[mrtexas]

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Originally Posted by Bob56

If I drop the tank how does the curved fill neck come out? I know a spanner wrench will take out the piece going into the tank. Does the tail light assembly have to come off

There is a special wrench you can buy just for that.

[Tinker]

think there are a couple threads on removing the tank without lifting the body. it's a task, But it will come out.


the 36 filler tube is special. Might want to read up on it when replacing.